Melolobium velutinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
211715
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
ildis
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211044
Common Names
- Melolobium velutinum
- Velvety Melolobium
- Velvety Velvetbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melolobium velutinum (also called 'Velvet Melolobium' and 'Velvet Blue Bird', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has small, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Melolobium velutinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melolobium velutinum is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melolobium velutinum is a shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Melolobium velutinum
Melolobium velutinum is native to South Africa and can be found in grassland and rocky areas.
Melolobium velutinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melolobium velutinum?
Melolobium velutinum
What is the common name of Melolobium velutinum?
Velvety melolobium
What type of plant is Melolobium velutinum?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Species in the Melolobium genus
Melolobium alpinum, Melolobium adenoides, Melolobium aethiopicum, Melolobium calycinum, Melolobium candicans, Melolobium exudans, Melolobium humile, Melolobium macrocalyx, Melolobium microphyllum, Melolobium obcordatum, Melolobium stipulatum, Melolobium subspicatum, Melolobium velutinum, Melolobium wilmsii, Melolobium lampolobum, Melolobium macrocalyx,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-6136: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.